How To Fix HRPAYDESV712 - Only the value 0 is permitted in the field Error Indicator (FEKZ)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Only the value 0 is permitted in the field Error Indicator (FEKZ)

What causes this issue?

For notifications from the employer or paying office to the health
insurance funds, only the value 0 is permitted in this field.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

This is likely to be a program error. Contact SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV712 - Only the value 0 is permitted in the field Error Indicator (FEKZ) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV712, which states "Only the value 0 is permitted in the field Error Indicator (FEKZ)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the value entered in the Error Indicator field (FEKZ), which is expected to be 0 (indicating no error).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value in FEKZ Field: The most common cause of this error is that the FEKZ field has been populated with a value other than 0. This could happen due to manual data entry errors or incorrect data processing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in configuration, it may lead to incorrect values being present in the FEKZ field.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate payroll data, they might inadvertently set the FEKZ field to an invalid value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the FEKZ Field: Review the payroll data for the employee or the payroll run in question. Ensure that the FEKZ field is set to 0. If it is not, correct it to 0.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that there are no rules or settings that might be causing the FEKZ field to be populated incorrectly.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it does not set the FEKZ field to a value other than 0.
  Reprocess Payroll: After correcting the FEKZ field, you may need to reprocess the payroll run to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and correct the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on payroll processing and error handling for more detailed information on how to manage payroll errors.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV712 error and ensure that the payroll processing can continue without issues.